cause

英 [kɔːz] 美[kɔz]

the principle of causation

因果性，因果律

(Law)a fact or facts that enable a person to bring an action against another

(律)诉讼理由

so as to support, promote, or defend something

为了…事业，捍卫，支持

unite in order to achieve a shared aim

（为达到共同目标而）联合

nationalist movements &B{made common cause with} the reformers.
民族主义运动与改革派联合起来。

a person who is dissatisfied with society but does not have a specific aim to fight for

无由的反叛者(对社会不满但没有具体奋斗目标的人)

1. His misunderstanding of language was the primary cause of his other problems.: 他对语言的误解是引起其他问题的主要原因。

2. Accidents are still the number one cause of premature death for Americans.: 交通事故仍然是造成美国人过早死亡的头号因素。

3. Investment could dry up and that could cause the economy to falter.: 投资可能会中断，而这会引起经济衰退。

4. This was a genuine mistake, but it did cause me some worry.: 这是好心办错事，可是确实让我担心了一阵子。